INDICATIONS
Crestor is used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in some patients. It also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL, "good") cholesterol. It is also accustomed to slow atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) in patients rich in blood levels of cholesterol. It is used together with an appropriate diet. Crestor is definitely an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also referred to as a "statin." It works by decreasing the production of certain fatty substances in your body, including cholesterol.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Crestor as directed from your doctor.
Ask your doctor any questions you might have regarding how to use Crestor.
STORAGE
Store Crestor at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C). Store faraway from heat, moisture, and lightweight. Keep Crestor out from the reach of youngsters and far from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Rosuvastatin calcium.
All medicines might cause unwanted side effects, but a majority of folks have no, or minor, negative effects.
Check with your physician if some of these most typical unwanted effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; sore throat.
Seek medical attention straight away if some of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling with the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; dark urine; joint; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or fatigue); pale stools; severe or persistent headache; stomach pain; swelling from the hands, ankles, or feet; yellowing with the eyes or skin.
This is not an entire list of all unwanted side effects that could occur. If you have questions on side effects, contact your health care provider.
Contact your medical professional or doctor without delay if these apply to you.
Some medical ailments may communicate with Crestor. Tell your medical professional or pharmacist for those who have any health concerns, particularly when any in the following sign up for you:
Some medicines may communicate with Crestor. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any with the following:
This may not be a complete set of all interactions that may occur. Ask your doctor if Crestor may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or customize the dose from a medicine.
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